Application 1 allows you to program as many as six menu keys to control one temperature channel, a fan and cooking time for an automatic cook-&-hold oven with or without
a meat probe.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menus.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Heat
Menu 1
Menu 4
Menu 3
Menu 6
1
Menu 2
2
3
4
Menu 5
5
6
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→ Output 1 Heat
→ Output 2 not used
→ Event Output 1 Fan Low
→ Event Output 2 Fan High
→ Output 5 Audible Alarm
Input 1 Oven Temperature →
Input 2 Probe Temperature→
Event Input 1 Door →
Event Input 2 not used →
Heat
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
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Menu Key Indicator
Lights
Slow flash.........Preheating
Rapid flash...............Ready
Lit..........................Cooking
Rapid flash.................Done
Slow flash..............Idle and
regulating temp to
previous set point
Not lit.....No menu selected
Heat Indicator Light Lit
when heat output is on.
Menu Keys Activate and
cancel menus, activate
cook cycle when
preheating, and
acknowledge alarms.
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Display five-digit, sevensegment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the
2 ■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000Application 1
Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 1 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
FunctionParameterValueYour Settings
{Etype} Equipment-Type [appl`] Application Number 1 - 28 1
[a_Loc] Application NumberYes, No
Security Lock
[Sound] Audible Alarm Sound0 - 5
[FAn``] Fan Speed1 spd, 2 spd
[delay] Fan Delay Time0 - 120 minutes
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display Format °C or °F
[time] Time Display FormatMMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
(H=Hours, M=Minutes, S=Seconds)
[Chirp] Key ChirpOn, Off
[loc``] Menu Security LockYes, No
[tc```] Thermocouple TypeJ, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD CurveDIN, JIS
[tconp] WatCurveTMTemperature On, Off
Compensation
[Ofst1] Temp. Offset, Channel 1-99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[Ofst2] Temp. Offset, Channel 2-99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low0ºF (-18ºC) for RTD inputs,
32ºF (0ºC) for tc inputs to [tr`Hi]
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High [tr`lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready FeatureYes, No
[rband] Ready Band1 to 1200°F (649°C)
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock DisplayYes, No
[plOSS] Power Loss Menu ResumeYes, No
[al``1] Alarms for Channel 1None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 1100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1-999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdHi] High Deviation Alarm 10 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[AL``2] Alarm for Channel 2 None, Dev, Proc, Both
[AL`P2] Absolute Process Alarm 2100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL2] Low Deviation Alarm 2-999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH2] High Deviation Alarm 20 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[tHErl] Thermal[tyPE`] Temperature Control Type PID, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 11 to 99°F (1 to 55°C)
[Pid`U] PID UnitsSI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1on, OFF
[ProP1] Proportional Band 11 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 10.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 11 to 60 seconds
[`diag] WatHelp Used for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics& Software Setup Guide.
Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 3
Program Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this
application. You must select Application 1 to access them. For menu programming directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a
detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
FunctionParameterValueYour Settings
[M`__] Menu Numbers 1 - 6 [Stpt1] Set point 1Temp range low
Temperature of set point 1.to temp range high
[TiNe1] Time 1Format varies based
Run time of set point 1.on configuration.
[fan`1] Fan 1 SpeedSingle Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan 1 during time 1.Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Stpt2] Set point 2Temp range low
Temperature of set point 2.to temp range high
[TiNe2] Time 2Format varies based
Run time of set point 2.on configuration.
[fan`2] Fan 2Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during time 2Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Probe] ProbeOn, Off
Activates probe function.
[ptenp] Probe TemperatureTemp range low
Temperature at which probe to temp range high
will switch controller to
hold condition.
[Hstpt] Hold Set pointTemp range low
Temperature at which the to temp range high
oven will operate during
hold sequence.
[Htine] Hold Time0 = infinite. Asetting >0
Run time of hold sequence.= hold time.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[H`fan] Hold FanSingle Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during hold time.Two speed: Off, Low, High
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning Application 1, Set Point 1 of Menu 1 must first be set to a value that
is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for information
on programming menus.) Then set [tHErL] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you accept
[```on], by pressing “Enter,” the controller will display [`tunE] while auto-tuning is
taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 minutes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.
4 ■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000Application 1
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Heat
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
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Your Company Logo
To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & SoftwareSetup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the configuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 5
Step 8 Operate the Controller
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode
KeyFunction
AMenu 1
BMenu 2
CMenu 3
DMenu 4
EMenu 5
FMenu 6
Startup
Apply power to the oven.
[`iDle] will appear on the display.
If the Real Time Clock Display option is installed and [SetUp] / [Cloc`] = [``yes],
the time of day will appear on the display.
Preheat
If the [Ready] parameter under the [SetUp] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes], the controller will detect temperatures and preheat to operating temperature (set point minus the ready band).
•Press the key for the menu you want to run. Each key selects a different menu. You
can select from up to six menus that control temperature and cooking time. Only
one menu may be run at a time.
Note: The controller will not respond if you select an invalid menu (one for which the sum of Time 1 and Time 2 is 0).
The menu you have chosen becomes the current menu for controller operation. Until the
menu is completed or canceled, the indicator light above the menu key will light up
(flashing or steady) to indicate the active menu.
• If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
The word [Pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments.The menu
key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will be displayed
until the operating temperature is reached.
(The Heat output indicator light — G, just below the display — will light up whenever
the controller is calling for heat.)
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When the oven is at operating temperature (set point minus the ready band) [Ready]
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`1459]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
will appear on the display and the menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You are
now ready to cook with the active menu.
•If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [Ready] without indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the menu key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
(when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes]).
1. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the key for the menu you want to
run.
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until [ready]
appears on the display.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the menu key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature, [ready] will appear on the display.
2. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven and insert the meat probe
(if necessary). Then press the active menu key (indicated by the rapidly flashing
LED).
The menu key indicator light will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
3. If the probe parameter has been selected [```on], the oven will run the probe
sequence when the cooking sequence is complete.
[Probe] will appear on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temper-
ature.
4. Once the cooking sequence (and the probe sequence, if run) is complete, the unit will
Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 7
switch to the Hold sequence.The display will alternate slowly between Hold and
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
A
SLOW
FLASH
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[``EnD]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
AAB
GH
SLOW
FLASH
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4] [`Ho1d] [``!¢9]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
...
count up time.
If the Hold time [HtinE] parameter has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you
cancel the current menu by pressing the active menu key.
If [HtinE] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold time
expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 5.
5. When the cooking cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound].:
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the menu key indicator light and the heat outputs
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4 or 5.
Run a Menu (without preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is inactive — in other words, when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the
Configuration Mode is set to [```no].
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With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the controller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. [`idle] or current
time of day will appear on the display. The menu key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowledge and silence the tone by pressing the active menu key or it will automatically
time out within 20 seconds and go into idle.
With Sound set to 4 or 5: [``end] will appear on the display and the menu key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible tone by pressing
the active menu key. Once acknowledged the audible tone is silenced and the controller goes into idle.
will switch off.The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
1. With idle on the display, place food in the oven and insert meat probe (if necessary).
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`0009]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
2. Press the key for the menu you want to run.
The menu key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
3. When the timed cooking sequence is complete, the oven will run the probe cooking
sequence, if the probe parameter has been selected [```on], [Probe] will appear
on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temperature.
4. Once the entire cooking sequence (timed cook and probed cooking) is complete, the
unit will switch to the Hold sequence.
The display will alternate slowly between Hold and count up time. If the Hold time
parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time indefinitely. If
Hold time [Htine] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the
hold time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 5.
The hold sequence will end when you cancel the current menu or activate another.
Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 9
5. When the cook-&-hold cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending
on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound]:
With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the controller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. [`idle] or current
time will appear on the display. The menu key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowledge and silence the tone by pressing the active menu key or it will time out in 1 to
20 seconds and go into idle.
With Sound set to 4 or 5: [``end] will appear on the display and the menu key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible signal by pressing the active menu key. Once acknowledged the tone is silenced and the controller
goes into idle.
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the menu key indicator light and the heat outputs
will switch off. The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4 or 5.
Pause a Menu
While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the active menu key once. The
menu key indicator light will flash rapidly.
Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again.
Cancel a Menu
Canceling a menu stops controller operation completely. The controller does not maintain set point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to run another menu, stop
menu operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven.
• Press the active menu key for 2 seconds. In hold, momentarily press the menu key.
Heat outputs will switch off. Heat output indicator lights will switch off. [`idle] or
time of day will be on the display.
Change Menus or Restart
1. If the controller is preheating or running a menu, cancel the menu by pressing and
holding the active menu key for 2 seconds. If the controller is in [`idle] go to 2.
2. Press the key for the menu you want to run. Based on its programming, the unit
will run the menu in one of the ways described earlier.
Door Opening
When you open the oven door (uses Event Input 1 for switch closure. Switch closure
indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below.
During the cooking sequence: time is paused — [`Door] will appear on the display.
The heat and fan will be shut off.
During the preheat or hold sequence: [`Door] will appear on the display. The heat and
fan will be shut off. When you close the door, the unit will operate normally.
Event Outputs
While running a menu:
When Low fan speed (or single-speed fan) is on, Event Output 1 is on.
When High fan speed is on, Event Output 2 is on.
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WARNING: Starting or initiating a menu can cause or initiate fan motion. Appropriate reasonable care should be
taken to prevent personal injury or machine damage as a result of operator initiated or unexpected fan motion.
Temperature Alarms
The controller will alert you to temperature alarm conditions if they occur. If an alarm
occurs, take action as determined by your supervisor. See the Appendix in the Hardware& Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart and a summary of temperature
alarms.
Errors
The controller will alert you to errors if they occur. Errors are critical problems that
shut down the unit. If an error occurs, an error message will appear on the display. You
should switch off the power and call for service.
See the Appendix in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart
and a summary of errors.
Application 2 allows you to program as many as 17 menus to control one temperature
channel, a fan and cooking time for an automatic cook-&-hold oven with or without a
meat probe. The application includes a two-step cooking sequence and a hold function.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menus.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
Application 2 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 11
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Heat
1
2
4
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Input 1 Oven Temperature →
Input 2 Probe Temperature →
Event Input 1 DoorOpen →
Event Input 2 not used→
→Output 1 Heat
→Output 2 not used
→Event Output 1 Fan Low
→Event Output 2 Fan High
→Output 5 Audible Alarm
Display five-digit, sevensegment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the
12 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 2
Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 2 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
[Sound] Audible Alarm Sound0 - 5
[FAn``] Fan Speed1 spd, 2 spd
[delay] Fan Delay Time0 - 120
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display Format °C or °F
[time] Time Display FormatMMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
[Chirp] Key ChirpOn, Off
[loc``] Menu Security LockYes, No
[tc```] Thermocouple TypeJ, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD CurveDIN, JIS
[tconp] WatCurve™ Temperature On, Off
Compensation
[Ofst1] Temp. Offset, Channel 1-99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[Ofst2] Temp. Offset, Channel 2-99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low0ºF (-18ºC) for RTD inputs
32ºF (0ºC) for tc inputs to [tr`Hi]
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High [tr`lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready FeatureYes, No
[rband] Ready Band1 to 1200°F (649°C)
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock DisplayYes, No
[plOSS] Power Loss Menu ResumeYes, No
[al``1] Alarm for Channel 1None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 1100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1-999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH1] High Deviation Alarm 10 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[AL``2] Alarm for Channel 2 None, Dev, Proc, Both
[AL`P2] Absolute Process Alarm 2100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL2] Low Deviation Alarm 2-999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH2] High Deviation Alarm 20 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[tHErl] Thermal[tyPE`] Temperature Control TypePID, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 11 to 99°F (1 to 55°C)
[Pid`U] PID UnitsSI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1on, OFF
[ProP1] Proportional Band 11 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 10.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 11 to 60 seconds
[`diag] WatHelp Used for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics& Software Setup Guide.
Application 2 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 13
Program Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this
application. You must select Application 2 to access them. For menu programming directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a
detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
FunctionParameterValueYour Settings
[M``] Menu Numbers 1 - 17[Stpt1] Set point 1Temp range low
Temperature of set point 1.to temp range high
[TiNe1] Time 1Setting both Time 1
Run time of set point 1.and Time 2 at 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`1] Fan 1 SpeedSingle Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan 1 during time 1Two Speed: Off, Low, Hghi
[Stpt2] Set point 2Temp range low
Temperature of set point 2.to temp range high
[TiNe2] Time 2Setting both Time 1 and
Run time of set point 2.Time 2 to 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`2] Fan 2Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during time 2Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Probe] ProbeOn, Off
Activates probe function.
[ptenp] Probe TemperatureTemp range low
Temperature at which probe to temp range high
will switch controller to
hold condition.
[Hstpt] Hold Set pointTemp range low
Temperature at which the to temp range high.
oven will operate during
hold sequence
[Htine] Hold Time0 = infinite. Asetting >0
Run time of hold sequence.= hold time.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[H`fan] Hold FanSingle Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during hold time.Two speed: Off, Low, High
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning Application 2, Set Point 1 of Menu 1 must first be set to a value that
is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for information on programming menus.) Then set [tHErL] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you
accept [```on], by pressing “Enter,” the controller will display [`tunE] while autotuning is taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 minutes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.
14 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 2
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Heat
1
2
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
4
Menu
Select
To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & SoftwareSetup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the configuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
Apply power to the oven.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
If the Real Time Clock Display option is installed and [setup] / [Cloc`] = [``Yes],
the time of day will appear on the display.
Select a Menu
1. Press the Menu Select key
The controller will display the currently selected menu.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the menu you want appears on the display.
The controller will only display valid menus (those for which Time 1 or Time 2 for
the menu are set to greater than 0).
3. Press the Menu Select key again or press the Start key to immediately run the
menu.
The menu you have chosen becomes the current menu for controller operation.
Preheat
If the [Ready] parameter under the [SetUp] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to yes, the controller will detect temperatures and preheat to operating temperature
(above relative set point minus the ready band).
16 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 2
•Activate the menu by pressing the Start/Stop key.
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`1459]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
RAPID
FLASH
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
The word [Pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will
be displayed until the operating temperature is reached.
(The heat output indicator light - G, just below the display- will light up whenever
the controller is calling for heat.)
When the oven is at operating temperature (above the relative set point minus the
ready band) [Ready] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key indicator light
will flash rapidly. You are now ready to cook with the active menu.
•If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [Ready] without indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
(when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes]).
1. Select the menu you want to run as shown earlier in “Select a Menu”.
2. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the Start/Stop key.
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until ready appears on
the display.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature [ready] will appear on the display.
Application 2 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 17
3. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven and insert the meat probe (if
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[idle`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
A
SLOW
FLASH
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[EnD``]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[idle`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
AAB
GH
RAPID
FLASH
SLOW
FLASH
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4] [`Ho1d] [``!¢9]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
...
H
MINICHEF 2000
[probe]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
necessary). Then press the Start/Stop key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indicator light).
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
4. If the probe parameter has been selected [```on], the oven will run the probe
sequence when the cooking sequence is complete:
[Probe] will appear on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temperature.
5. Once the cooking sequence (and the probe sequence, if run) is complete, the unit will
switch to the Hold sequence.The display will alternate slowly between Hold and
count up time.
If the Hold time parameter [HtinE] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you
cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop key.
If [HtinE] is greater than 0), the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold
time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 6.
6. When the cooking cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound].:
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With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the controller does not maintain the temperatures at set point and does not run time.
[`idle] or current time will appear on the display. The Start/Stop key indicator
light will be off.
H
MINICHEF 2000
[probe]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`1459]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
RAPID
FLASH
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can
acknowledge and silence the tone by pressing the Start/Stop key or it will automatically time out within 2 seconds for setting 1 or 20 seconds for settings 2 or 3 and
then go into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light will be off.
With sound set to 4 or 5: [``end]will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible tone by pressing
the Start/Stop key. Once acknowledged the audible tone is silenced and the controller goes into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light will be off.
7. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light and heat output
will switch off.The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
8. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 5 or 6.
Run a Menu (without preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is inactive - in other words, when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the
Configuration Mode is set to [```no].
1. Select the menu you want to run as shown earlier in “Select a Menu”.
2. With idle on the display, place the food in the oven and insert the meat probe (if necessary).
3. Press the Start/Stop key.
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
4. When the timed cooking sequence is complete, the oven will run the probe cooking
sequence (if the probe parameter is set to [```on]) [Probe] will appear on the
display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temperature.
5. Once the entire cooking sequnce (timed cook and probed cooking) is complete, the
unit will switch to the Hold sequence.The display will alternate slowly between
Application 2 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 19
hold and count up time.
If the Hold time parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end when you cancel the current menu or activate another menu.
If Hold time [Htine] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the
hold time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 6.
6. When the cook-&-hold cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending
on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype]/ [sound]:
With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the controller does not maintain the temperatures at set point and does not run time.
[`idle] or current time will appear on the display. The Start/Stop key indicator
light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can
acknowledge and silence the tone by pressing the Start/Stop key or it will automatically time out within 2 seconds for setting 1 or 20 seconds for settings 2 or 3 and
then go into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light will be off.
With sound set to 4 or 5: [``end] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible tone by pressing
the Start/Stop key. Once acknowledged the audible tone is silenced and the controller goes into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light will be off.
7. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light and heat outputs will switch off. The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
8. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 5 or 6.
Pause a Menu
While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the Start/Stop key once. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly. [PAUSE] will appear on the display.
Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again.
Cancel a Menu
Canceling a menu stops controller completely. The controller does not maintain set point
temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to run another menu, stop menu operation
for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven.
•Press the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds (in hold, momentarily press the Start/Stop
Restart a Menu
1. If the controller is preheating or running a menu, cancel the menu by pressing and
2. Press the Start/Stop key.
key). Heat outputs will switch off. Heat output indicator lights will switch off.
[`idle] or time of day will be on the display. The fan will remain on for the time
set in Configuration Mode [EtyPE] / [deLAY].
holding the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds. If the controller is in [`idle], go to 2.
Based on its programming, the unit will run the menu in one of the ways described
earlier.
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Change Menus
1. With the controller in idle, select the menu you want to run by performing the pro-
2. Press the Start/Stop key.
Door Opening
When you open the oven door (uses Event Output 1 for switch closure. Switch closure
indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below.
During the cooking sequence: time is paused— [`Door] will appear on the display. The
heat and fan output signal will shut off.
During the preheat or hold sequence: [`Door} will appear on the display. The heat and
fan output signal will shut off.
When you close the door the unit will operate normally.
Event Outputs
While running a menu when the Configuration Mode [EtyPE] / [FAn``] is set to
[``2]:
When Low fan speed is on, Event Output 1 is on.
When High fan speed is on, Event Output 2 is on.
While running a menu when the Configuration Mode [EtyPE] / [FAn``] is set to
[``1]:
When the fan is on, Event Output 1 is on.
cedure under “Select a Menu” earlier in this section.
Based on its programming, the unit will run the menu in one of the ways described
earlier.
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WARNING: Starting or initiating a menu can cause or initiate fan motion. Appropriate reasonable care should be
taken to prevent personal injury or machine damage as a result of operator initiated or unexpected fan motion.
Temperature Alarms
The controller will alert you to temperature alarm conditions if they occur. If an alarm
occurs, take action as determined by your supervisor. See the Appendix in the Hardware& Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart and a summary of temperature
alarms.
Errors
The controller will alert you to errors if they occur. Errors are critical problems that
shut down the unit. If an error occurs, an error message will appear on the display. You
should switch off the power and call for service.
See the Appendix in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart
and a summary of errors.
Application 3 allows you to program as many as six menu keys, each of which can control one temperature channel, a fan and cooking time for an automatic cook-&-hold
oven.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menus.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
Application 3 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 23
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Input 1 Oven Temperature→
Input 2 not used →
Event Input 1 Door →
Event Input 2 not used →
Heat
Menu 1
Menu 4
Menu 3
Menu 6
1
Menu 2
2
3
4
Menu 5
5
6
Your Company Logo
→ Output 1 Heat
→ Output 2 not used
→ Event Output 1 Fan Low
→ Event Output 2 Fan High
→ Output 5 Audible Alarm
Heat
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
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Menu Key Indicator
Lights
Slow flash.........Preheating
Rapid flash...............Ready
Lit..........................Cooking
Rapid flash.................Done
Slow flash..............Idle and
regulating temp to
previous set point
Not lit.....No menu selected
Heat Indicator Light Lit
when heat output is on.
Menu Keys Activate and
cancel menus, activate
cook cycle when
preheating, and
acknowledge alarms.
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Display five-digit, sevensegment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the
24 ■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000Application 3
Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 3 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
[Sound] Audible Alarm Sound0 - 5
[FAn``] Fan Speed1 spd, 2 spd
[delay] Fan Delay Time0 - 120
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display Format°C or °F
[time] Time Display FormatMMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
[Chirp] Key ChirpOn, Off
[loc``] Menu Security LockYes, No
[tc```] Thermocouple TypeJ, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD Curve DIN, JIS
[tconp] WatCurveTMTemperatureOn, Off
[Ofst1] Temp Offset, Channel 1-99 to 99°F, (-55 to 55°C)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low0ºF (-18ºC) for RTD inputs,
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High [tr`lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready FeatureYes, No
[rband] Ready Band1 to 1200°F (1 to 649°C)
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock DisplayYes, No
[plOSS] Power Loss Menu ResumeYes, No
[al``1] Alarm 1None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 1100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1-999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH1] High Deviation Alarm 10 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[tHErl] Thermal[tyPE`] Temperature Control TypePID, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 11 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[Pid`U] PID UnitsSI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1on, OFF
[ProP1] Proportional Band 11 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 10.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 11 to 60 seconds
Security LockNo, Yes
Compensation
32ºF (0ºC) for tc inputs to [tr`Hi]
[`diag] WatHelpUsed for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics& Software Setup Guide.
Application 3 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 25
Program Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this
application. You must select Application 3 to access them. For menu programming directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a
detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
FunctionParameterValue/DescriptionYour Settings
[M`__] Menu Numbers 1 - 6 [Stpt1] Set point 1Temperature range low
Temperature of set point 1.to temp range high.
[TiNe1] Time 1Setting both Time 1
Run time of set point 1.and Time 2 to 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`1] Fan 1 SpeedSingle Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan 1 during time 1Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Stpt2] Set point 2Temperature range low
Temperature of set point 2.to temp range high.
[TiNe2] Time 2Setting both Time 1 and
Run time of set point 2.Time 2 to 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`2] Fan 2Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during time 2Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Hstpt] Hold Set pointTemp range low.
Temperature at which the to temp range high
oven will operate during
hold sequence
[Htine] Hold Time0 = infinite. A setting >0
Run time of hold sequence.= hold time.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[H`fan] Hold FanFor 1 speed fans: Off, On
Speed of fan during hold time.For 2 speed fans: Off, Lo, High
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning application 3, Set Point 1 of Menu 1 must first be set to a value that
is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for information on programming menus.) Then set [tHErL] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you
accept [```on], by pressing “Enter,” the controller will display [`tunE] while autotuning is taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 minutes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.
26 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 3
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Heat
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
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To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & SoftwareSetup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the configuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
Application 3 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 27
Step 8 Operate the Controller
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode
KeyFunction
AMenu 1
BMenu 2
CMenu 3
DMenu 4
EMenu 5
FMenu 6
Startup
Apply power to the oven.
[`iDle] will appear on the display.
If the Real-time Clock option is installed and [SetUp] / [time] is programmed, the
time of day will appear on the display.
Preheat
If the [ready] parameter under the [SetUp] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes], the controller will detect temperatures and preheat to operating temperature (above relative set point minus the ready band).
•Press the key for the menu you want to run. Each key selects a different menu. You
can select from up to six menus that control temperature and cooking time. Only
one menu may be run at a time.
Note: The controller will not respond if you select an invalid menu (the sum of Time 1 and Time 2 is 0).
The menu you have chosen becomes the current menu for controller operation. Until the
menu is completed or canceled, the indicator above the menu key will light up (flashing
or steady) to indicate the active menu.
• If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
The word [Pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments.The menu
key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will be displayed
until the operating temperature is reached.
(The Heat output indicator light — G, just below the display — will light up whenever
the controller is calling for heat.)
28 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 3
When the oven is at operating temperature (above the set point minus the ready band)
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`1459]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
[Ready] will appear on the display and the menu key indicator light will flash rapidly.
You are now ready to cook with the active menu.
•If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [Ready] without indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the menu key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
(when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes]).
1. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the key for the menu you want to
run.
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until [ready]
appears on the display.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the menu key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature, [ready] will appear on the display.
2. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven. Then press the active menu
key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indicator light).
The menu key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
3. Once the cooking sequence is complete, the unit will switch to the Hold sequence.
The display will alternate slowly between [`HoId] and count up time.
Application 3 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 29
If the Hold time parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`0009]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
A
SLOW
FLASH
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[``EnD]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
AAB
GH
SLOW
FLASH
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you
cancel the current menu by pressing the active menu key.
If [Htine] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold time
expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 4.
4. When the cooking cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound]:
With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the controller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. [`idle] or current
time will appear on the display. The menu key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowledge the tone by pressing the active menu key or it will time out in 1 to 20 seconds
and go into idle.
With Sound set to 4 or 5: [``end] will appear on the display and the menu key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible signal by pressing the active menu key. Once acknowledged the audible signal is silenced and the
controller goes into idle.
5. Once the controller goes into idle, the menu key indicator light and the heat outputs
will switch off.The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
6. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 3 or 4.
Run a Menu (without preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat function is inactive — in other words, when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the
Configuration Mode is set to [```no].
1. With idle on the display, place the food in the oven.
30 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 3
2. Press the key for the menu you want to run.
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DECF
G
The menu key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
3. Once the entire cooking sequence is complete, the unit will switch to the Hold
sequence. The display will alternate slowly between Hold and count up time.
If the Hold time parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end when you cancel the current menu or activate another menu.
If Hold time [Htine] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until
the hold time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 4.
4. When the cook-&-hold cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending
on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound].
Pause a Menu
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With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the controller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. [`idle] or current
time will appear on the display. The menu key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowledge and silence the tone by pressing the active menu key or it will time out in 1 to
20 seconds and go into idle.
With Sound set to 4 or 5: [``end] will appear on the display and the menu key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible signal by pressing the active menu key. Once acknowledged the tone is silenced and the controller
goes into idle.
5. Once the controller goes into idle, the menu key indicator light and the heat outputs
will switch off.The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
6. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 3 or 4.
While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the active menu key once. The
menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. [PAUSE] will appear on the display.
Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again.
Cancel a Menu
Canceling a menu stops controller operation completely. The controller does not maintain set point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to run another menu, stop
menu operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven.
• Press the active menu key for 2 seconds (in hold, momentarily press the menu key).
Heat outputs will switch off. Heat output indicator lights will switch off. [`idle] or
time of day will be on the display.
Change Menus or Restart
1. If the controller is preheating or running a menu, cancel the menu by pressing and
holding the active menu key for 2 seconds. If the controller is in [`idle] go to 2.
2. Press the key for the menu you want to run.
Based on its programming, the unit will run the menu in one of the ways described
earlier.
Door opening
When you open the oven door (uses Event Output 1 for switch closure. Switch closure
indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below.
During the cooking sequence: time is paused — [`Door] will appear on the display.
The heat and fan output signal will shut off.
During the preheat or hold sequence: [`Door] will appear on the display. The heat and
fan output signals will be shut off. When you close the door, the unit will operate normally.
Event Outputs
While running a menu when the Configuration Mode [EtyPE] / [FAn``] is set to
[``2]:
When Low fan speed is on, Event Output 1 is on.
When High fan speed is on, Event Output 2 is on.
While running a menu when the Configuration Mode [EtyPE] / [FAn``] is set to
[``1]: When the fan is on, Event Output 1 is on.
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WARNING: Starting or initiating a menu can cause or initiate fan motion. Appropriate reasonable care should be
taken to prevent personal injury or machine damage as a result of operator initiated or unexpected fan motion.
Temperature Alarms
The controller will alert you to temperature alarm conditions if they occur. If an alarm
occurs, take action as determined by your supervisor. See the Appendix in the Hardware& Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart and a summary of Temperature
Alarms.
Errors
The controller will alert you to errors if they occur. Errors are critical problems that
shut down the unit. If an error occurs, an error message will appear on the display. You
should switch off the power and call for service.
See the Appendix in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart
and a summary of errors.
Application 4 allows you to program as many as twenty menus to control one temperature channel, a fan and cooking time for an automatic cook-&-hold oven.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menus.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
Application 4 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 33
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Heat
1
2
4
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Input 1 Oven Temperature →
Input 2 not used→
Event Input 1 DoorOpen →
Event Input 2 not used→
→Output 1 Heat
→Output 2 not used
→Event Output 1 Fan Low
→Event Output 2 Fan High
→Output 5 Audible Alarm
Display five-digit, sevensegment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the
34 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 4
Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 4 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
FunctionParameterValueYour Settings
[Etype] Equipment-Type[appl`] Application Number 1 - 284
[a_Loc] Application Numberyes, no
Security Lock
[Sound] Audible Alarm Sound0 - 5
[FAn``] Fan Speed1 spd, 2 spd
[delay] Fan Delay Time0 - 120
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display Format°C or °F
[time] Time Display FormatMMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
[Chirp] Key ChirpOn, Off
[loc``] Menu Security LockYes, No
[tc```] Thermocouple TypeJ, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD CurveDIN, JIS
[tconp] WatCurve
Temperature Compensation
[0fst1] Temp. Offset, Channel 1-99 to 99°F,(-55 to 55°C)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low0°F (-18°C) for RTD inputs,
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High[tr`Lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready FeatureYes, No
[rband] Ready Band1 to 1200°F (1 to 649°C)
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock DisplayYes, No
[plOSS] Power Loss Menu ResumeYes, No
[al``1] Alarm 1None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 1100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1-999° to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH1] High Deviation Alarm 10 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[tHErl] Thermal[tyPE`] Temperature Control TypePid, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 11 to 99°F (1 to 55°C)
[Pid`U] PID UnitsSI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1on, OFF
[ProP1] Proportional Band 11 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 10.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 11 to 60 seconds
TM
On, Off
32°F (0°C) for tc inputs to [tr`Hi]
[`diag] WatHelpUsed for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics& Software Setup Guide.
Application 4 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 35
Program Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this
application. You must select Application 4 to access them. For menu programming directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a
detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
FunctionParameterValue/DescriptionYour Settings
[M`__] Menu Numbers 1 - 20 [Stpt1] Set point 1Temperature range low to
Temperature of set point 1.range high.
[TiNe1] Time 1Setting both Time 1
Run time of set point 1.and Time 2 at 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`1] Fan 1 SpeedSingle Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during time 1.Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Stpt2] Set point 2Temperature range low to
Temperature of set point 2.range high.
[TiNe2] Time 2Setting both Time 1 and
Run time of set point 2.Time 2 to 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`2] Fan 2Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during time 2.Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Hstpt] Hold Set pointRange low to range high.
Temperature at which the
oven will operate during
hold sequence.
[Htine] Hold Time0 = infinite.
Run time of hold sequence.A setting >0 = hold time.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[H`fan] Hold FanSingle Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during hold time.Two speed: Off, Low, High
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning Application 4, Set Point 1 of Menu 1 must first be set to a value that
is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for information on programming menus.) Then set [tHErL] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you
accept [```on], the controller will display [`tunE] while auto-tuning is taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 minutes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.
36 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 4
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Heat
1
2
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
4
Menu
Select
To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & SoftwareSetup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the configuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
Apply power to the oven.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
If the Real-time Clock option is installed and [setUp] / [time] is programmed, the
time of day will appear on the display.
Select a Menu
1. Press the Menu Select Key
The controller will display the currently selected menu. If no menus have been programmed the word [`nonE] will appear on the display.
2. Press the Up or Down key until the menu you want appears on the display.
•The controller will only display valid menus (those for which the total of Time 1 and
Time 2 for the menu is set to greater than 0).
3. Press the Menu Select key again or press the Start key to immediately run the
menu.
The menu you have chosen becomes the current menu for controller operation.
38 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 4
Preheat
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
If the [Ready] parameter under the [SEtUP] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to yes, the controller will detect temperatures and preheat to operating temperature
(above the relative set point minus the ready band) as required.
•Activate the menu by pressing the Start/Stop key.
•If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
The word [pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will
be displayed until the operating temperature is reached.
The heat output indicator light G, just below the display, will light up whenever
the controller is calling for heat.
When the oven is at operating temperature (above the relative set point minus the
ready band) [ready] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key indicator
light will flash rapidly. You are now ready to cook with the active menu.
•If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [ready] without indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: you can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
that is, when the [ready] parameter in the [setUp] function of the Configuration
mode is set to [``yes].
1. Select a menu as shown earlier.
2. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the Start/Stop key.
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until ready appears
on the display.
Note: you can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature [ready] will appear on the display.
Application 4 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 39
3. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven. Then press the Start/Stop
key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indicator light).
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
4. Once the cooking sequence is complete, the unit will switch to the [`Ho1d]
sequence.
The display will alternate slowly between Hold and count up time.
If the Hold time parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you
cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop key.
If [Htine] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold
time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 5.
5. When the cooking cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound] :
With Sound set to 0, the controller automatically switches to idle in which the controller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. [`idle] or current
time will appear on the display. The Start/Stop key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3, [``end] will appear on the display and an audible
tone will be emitted. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can
acknowledge the tone by pressing the Start/Stop key or it will time out in 1 to 20
seconds and go into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 4 or 5, [``end] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop
key indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible signal by
pressing the Start/Stop key. Once acknowledged the audible signal is silenced and
the controller goes into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light wil be off.
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light and the heat
outputs will switch off.The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4 or 5.
Run a Menu (without preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is inactive in other words, when the [ready] parameter in the [setUp] function of the
Configuration mode is set to [```no].
1. Select a menu as shown earlier.
2. With idle on the display, place the food in the oven.
3. Press the Start/Stop key.
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
40 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 4
Setpoint 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Setpoint 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
4. Once the cooking sequence is complete, the unit will switch to the Hold sequence.
The display will alternate slowly between [`Ho1d] and count up time.
If the Hold time parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you
cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop key.
If [HtinE] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold
time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 5.
5. When the cooking cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound] :
With Sound set to 0, the controller automatically switches to idle in which the controller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. idle or current time
will appear on the display. The Start/Stop key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3, [``end] will appear on the display and an audible
tone will be emitted. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can
acknowledge the tone by pressing the Start/Stop key or it will time out in 1 to 20
seconds and go into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly.
With Sound set to 4 or 5, [``End] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop
key indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible signal by
pressing the Start/Stop key. Once acknowledged the audible signal is silenced and
the controller goes into idle. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly.
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light and the heat
outputs will switch off.The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4 or 5.
Pause a Menu
While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the Start/Stop key once. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly. [PAUSE] will appear on the display.
Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again.
Cancel a menu
Canceling a menu stops the controller completely. The controller does not maintain set
point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to run another menu, stop menu
operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven.
•Press the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds (in hold, momentarily press the Start/Stop
key). Heat outputs will switch off. Heat output indicator lights will switch off.
[`idLE] or time of day will be on the display.
Change Menus or Restart
With the controller in idle:
1. Select a menu as shown earlier.
2. Press the Start/Stop key.
Application 4 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 41
Door Opening
When you open the oven door (uses Event Output 1 for switch closure. Switch closure
indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below.
During the cooking sequence: time is paused and [`door] will appear on the display.
The heat and fan output signal will shut off.
During the preheat or hold sequence: [`door] will appear on the display. The heat and
fan output signals will be shut off.When you close the door the unit will operate normally.
Event Outputs
While running a menu when the Configuration Mode [EtyPE] / [FAn``] is set to
[``2]:
When Low fan speed is on, Event Output 1 is on.
When High fan speed is on, Event Output 2 is on.
While running a menu when the Configuration Mode [EtyPE] / [FAn``] is set to
[``1]: When the fan is on, Event Output 1 is on.
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WARNING: Starting or initiating a menu can cause or initiate fan motion. Appropriate reasonable care should be
taken to prevent personal injury or machine damage as a result of operator initiated or unexpected fan motion.
Temperature Alarms
The controller will alert you to temperature alarm conditions if they occur. If an alarm
occurs, take action as determined by your supervisor.See the Appendix in the Hardware& Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart and a summary of temperature
alarms.
Errors
The controller will alert you to errors if they occur. Errors are critical problems that
shut down the unit. If an error occurs,an error message will appear on the display. You
should switch off the power and call for service.
See the Appendix in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart
and a summary of errors.
Application 5 allows the manual setting of a single menu to control a temperature channel, and cooking time for a manual cook-&-hold oven with a meat probe. This application can include a one or two step cooking sequence and a hold function.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menu.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
Application 5 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 43
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Heat
1
Temp(s)
2
Time(s)
4
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Input 1 Oven Temperature →
Input 2 Probe Temperature →
Event Input 1 Door Open →
Display five-digit, sevensegment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the
44 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 5
Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 5 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
[T`OUT] Timer Output 4Yes, No
[StEPS] Number of Cooking Steps1, 2
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display FormatºC or ºF
[time] Time Display FormatMMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
[Chirp] Key ChirpOn, Off
[tc```] Thermocouple TypeJ, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD CurveDIN, JIS
[tconp] Temperature CompensationOn, Off
[Ofst1] Temperature Offset,Channel 1 -99 to 99ºF (-55 to 55ºC)
[Ofst2] Temperature Offset,Channel 2 -99 to 99ºF (-55 to 55ºC)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low0ºF (-18ºC) for RTD inputs
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High [tr`lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready FeatureYes, No
[rband] Ready Band1 to 1200ºF (649ºC)
[Cloc`] Real Time ClockYes, No
[plOSS] Menu ResumeYes, No
[al``1] Alarm for Channel 1None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 110 to 1200ºF (38 to 649ºC)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1-999 to 0ºF (-555 to 0ºC)
[aLdH1] High Deviation Alarm 10 to 999ºF (0 to 555ºC)
[AL``2] Alarm for Channel 2None, Dev, Proc, Both
[AL`P2] Absolute Process Alarm 2100 to 1200ºF (38 to 649ºC)
[aLdL2] Low Deviation Alarm 2-999 to 0ºF (-555 to 0ºC)
[aLdH2] High Deviation Alarm 20 to 999ºF (0 to 555ºC)
[tHErl] Thermal[tyPE`] Type of Temperature ControlPid, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 11 to 99ºF (1 to 55ºC)
[Pid`U] PID UnitsSI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1On, Off
[ProP1] Proportional Band 11 to 999ºF (1 to 555ºC)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 10.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 11 to 60 seconds
Security Lock
32ºF (0ºC) for tc inputs to [tr`Hi]
[[`diag] WatHelp Used for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics& Software Setup Guide.
Application 5 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 45
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning Application 5, [teNp1] in the operations menu must first be set to a
value that is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for
information) Then set [tHerl] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you accept [```on], by
pressing “Enter,” the controller will display [`tunE] while auto-tuning is taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 minutes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.
46 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 5
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Heat
1
Temp(s)
2
Time(s)
4
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Hold
Temp
To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & SoftwareSetup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the configuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
Apply power to the oven.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
If the Real Time Clock option is installed and [Setup] / [Cloc`] = [``yes], the time
of day will appear on the display.
Set the Menu
Depending on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [Steps] you can
set the menu to run in one step or two.
[Etype] / [Steps] = [````1]: Single Step Menu
[Etype] / [Steps] = [````2]: Two Step Menu
Single Step Menu
The single step menu consists of one cooking temperature, one probe temperature, one
cooking time and one hold temperature.
Set the cooking and probe temperatures
1. Press the Cook Temp key.
[tENP1] and then the cooking temperature value will appear on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Cook Temp key again.
The cooking temperature has been set.
[PtENP] and then the probe temperature value will appear on the display.
48 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 5
4. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the dis-
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[600`F]
EditAccept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`iDLE]
EditAccept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
play.
5. Press the Cook Temp key again.
The probe temperature has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
Set the cooking time:
1. Press the Cook Time key.
[TiNe1] and then the cooking time value will appear on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Cook Time key again.
The Cooking Time has been set
[`idLE] will appear on the display.
Set the Hold Temperature
1. Press the Hold Temp key.
[HtENP] and then the hold temperature value will appear on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Hold Temp key again.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
The menu you have set becomes the current menu for controller operation.
Five Second Timeout
When using the up or down keys to change a value, if you do not press any key for 5
seconds, the controller will automatically be set to the last value on the display and
return to [`idle].
Two Step Menu
The two step menu consists of two cooking temperatures, one probe temperature, two
cooking times and one hold temperature.
Set the two cooking temperatures and one probe temperature
1. Press the Cook Temp key.
[tENP1] and then the first cooking temperature value will appear on the display.
Application 5 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 49
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Cook Temp key again.
The first cooking temperature has been set.
[tENP2] and then the second cooking temperature value will appear on the display.
4. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
5. Press the Cook Temp key again.
The second cooking temperature has been set.
[PtENP] and then the probe temperature value will appear on the display.
6. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
7. Press the Cook Temp key again.
The probe temperature has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
Set the two cooking times
1. Press the Cook Time key.
[TiNe1] and then the first cooking time value will appear on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Cook Time key again.
The first cooking time has been set.
[tiNE2] and then the second cooking time value will appear on the display.
4. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
5. Press the Cook Time key again.
The second cooking time has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
Set the Hold Temperature
1. Press the Hold Temp key.
[HtENP] and then the hold temperature value will appear on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Hold Temp key again.
The Hold temperature has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
The menu you have set becomes the current menu for controller operation.
50 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 5
Five Second Timeout
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
When using the up or down keys to change a value, if you do not press any key for 5
seconds, the controller will automatically be set to the last value on the display and
return to [`idle].
Preheat
If the [ready] parameter under the [SEtUP] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to yes, when you press the Start/Stop key to activate the menu, the controller will detect
temperatures and preheat to operating temperature (above relative set point minus the
ready band) as required.
If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
•The word [pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will
be displayed until the operating temperature is reached.
•The heat output indicator light - G, just below the display- will light up whenever
the controller is calling for heat.
When the oven is at operating temperature (above the relative set point minus the
ready band) [ready] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key indicator
light will flash rapidly. You are now ready to cook with the active menu.
If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [ready] without indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
(when the [ready] parameter in the [setUp] function of the Configuration mode is set
to [``yes]).
1. Set the menu as shown earlier.
2. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the Start/Stop key.
Application 5 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 51
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until [ready]
appears on the display.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature [ready] will appear on the display.
3. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven and insert the meat probe.
Then press the Start/Stop key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indicator light).
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
Depending on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [Steps] the
menu will run in one step or two.
One Step
Countdown time is displayed.
Set point 1 will run until time expires.
Two Step
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over from Time
1 to Time 2.
4. When the cooking sequence is complete, the oven will run the probe sequence.
[ProbE] will appear on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temper-
ature.
5. Once the cooking sequence and probe sequence are complete, the unit will switch to
the Hold sequence.
An audible tone will sound for two seconds.
The display will alternate slowly between [`Ho1d] and count up time.
The unit will count up time indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the con-
troller will go into idle when you cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop
key.
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light will switch off.
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 5.
Run a Menu (with no preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is inactive (when the [ready] parameter in the [setUp] function of the Configuration mode
is set to [```no]).
1. Select the menu you want to run as shown earlier.
2. With idle on the display, place the food in the oven and insert the meat probe.
3. Press the Start/Stop key.
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
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Depending on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [Steps] the
menu will run in one step or two.
One Step
Countdown time is displayed.
Set point 1 will run until time expires.
Two Step
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 will run until Time 2 expires.You will not see the switch-over from Time
1 to Time 2.
4. When the timed cooking sequence is complete, the oven will run the probe sequence.
[probe] will appear on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temper-
ature.
5. Once the cooking sequence and probe sequence are complete, the unit will switch to
the Hold sequence.
An audible tone will sound for two seconds.
The display will alternate slowly between [`Ho1d] and count up time.
The unit will count up time indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the con-
troller will go into idle when you cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop
key.
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light will switch off.
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 5.
View Actual Oven Temperature
You can view the actual oven temperature by pressing and holding the Cook Temp key
for three seconds.
Adjust a Menu While Cooking
You can adjust the temperature and time settings during the cooking and hold
sequences by performing the actions shown under “Set the Menu” earlier in this section.
Changes can be made to temperature and time only during the portion of the cooking
sequence in which they are active. For example: a change to the first cooking temperature [tENP1] can be made only when the first cooking temperature is being run during
the cooking sequence.
Temperature changes made while cooking are saved and become part of the permanent
menu. Time changes are not saved and do not become part of the permanent menu.
Pause a Menu
While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the Start/Stop key once. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly and [PAUSE] will appear on the display.
Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again.
Application 5 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 53
Cancel a Menu
Canceling a menu stops the controller completely. The controller does not maintain set
point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to change the menu, stop menu
operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven.
Press the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds (in hold, momentarily press the Start/Stop key).
Heat outputs will switch off. Heat output indicator lights will switch off. [`idLE] or
time of day will be on the display.
Restart a Menu
1. If the controller is preheating or running a menu, cancel the menu by pressing and
2. Press the Start/Stop key.
Change Menus
1. If the controller is preheating or running a menu, cancel the menu by pressing and
2. With the controller in idle, set the menu you want to run by performing the proce-
3. Press the Start/Stop key.
holding the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds. If the controller is in [`idle], go to 2.
Based on its programming, the unit will run the menu in one of the ways described
earlier.
holding the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds.
dure under “Set the Menu” earlier in this section.
Based on its programming, the unit will run the menu in one of the ways described
earlier.
Door Opening
When you open the oven door (uses Event Output 1 for switch closure. Switch closure
indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below.
During the cooking sequence: time is paused and [`door] will appear on the display.
The heat will shut off.
During the preheat or hold sequence: [`door] will appear on the display. The heat will
shut off. When you close the door the unit will operate normally.
Event Outputs
If [Etype]] / [T`OUt]] in the Configuration Mode is set to [``yes], when time is counting down Event Output 2 is on. It is off during [Pause], [`Idle] or [Hold].
Temperature Alarms
The controller will alert you to temperature alarm conditions if they occur. If an alarm
occurs, take action as determined by your supervisor. See the Appendix in the Hardware& Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart and a summary of temperature
alarms.
Errors
The controller will alert you to errors if they occur. Errors are critical problems that
shut down the unit. If an error occurs, an error message will appear on the display. You
should switch off the power and call for service.
See the Appendix in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart
and a summary of errors.
Application 6 allows the manual setting of a single menu to control a temperature channel, and cooking time for a manual cook-&-hold oven. This application can include a one
or two step cooking sequence and a hold function.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menu.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
Application 6 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 55
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Heat
1
Temp(s)
2
Time(s)
4
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Input 1 Oven Temperature→
Input 2 not used→
Event Input 1 Door Open →
Event Input 2 not used→
→ Output 1 Heat
→ Output 2 not used
→ Event Output 1 not used
→ Event Output 2 Timer Output
→ Output 5 Audible Alarm
Hold
Temp
Heat
1
Temp(s)
2
Time(s)
4
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Temp(s) Set or display
temperatures. Lights flash
rapidly if editing
parameters during menu
operation.
Time(s) Set times. Lights
flash rapidly if editing
parameters during menu
operation.
Hold Temp Set or display
hold temp. Lights flash
rapidly if editing parameter
during menu operation.
Display five-digit, sevensegment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the
56 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 6
Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 6 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values
[T`OUT] Timer OutputYes, No
[StEPS] Number of Cooking Steps1, 2
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display Format°C or °F
[time] Time Display FormatMMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
[Chirp] Key ChirpOn, Off
[tc```] Thermocouple TypeJ, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD CurveDIN, JIS
[tconp] WatCurveTMTemperatureOn, Off
Compensation
[Ofst1] Temperature Offset, Channel 1-99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low0ºF (-18ºC) for RTD inputs
32ºF (0ºC) for tc inputs
to [tr`Hi]
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High [tr`lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready FeatureYes, No
[rband] Ready Band1 to 1200°F (649°C)
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock DisplayYes, No
[plOSS] Power Loss Menu ResumeYes, No
[al`1`] Alarm for Channel 1None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 1100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1-999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH1] High Deviation Alarm 10 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[tHErl] Thermal[tyPE`] Temperature Control TypePid, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 11 to 99°F (1 to 55°C)
[Pid`U] PID UnitsSI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1On, Off
[ProP1] Proportional Band 11 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 10.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 10.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 11 to 60 seconds
[`diag] WatHelp Used for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics& Software Setup Guide.
Application 6 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 57
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning Application 6, [teNp1] in the operations menu must first be set to a
value that is typical of your application. (See Hardware & Software Setup Guide for
information on programming menus.) Then set [tHerl] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After
you accept [```on], by pressing “Enter,” the controller will display [`tunE] while
auto-tuning is taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 minutes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.
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Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Heat
1
Temp(s)
2
Time(s)
4
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Hold
Temp
To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & SoftwareSetup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the configuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
Apply power to the oven.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
If the Real Time Clock option is installed and [SetUp] / [time] is programmed, the
time of day will appear on the display.
Set the Menu
Depending on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [Steps] you can
set the menu to run in one step or two.
[Etype] / [Steps] = [````1]: Single Step Menu
[Etype] / [Steps] = [````2]: Two Step Menu
Single Step Menu
The single step menu consists of one cooking temperature, one cooking time and one
hold temperature.
Set the cooking temperatures.
1. Press the Cook Temp key [teNp1] and then the cooking temperature value will
appear on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Cook Temp key again.
The cooking temperature has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
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Set the cooking time.
1. Press the Cook Time key [tiNE1] and then the cooking time value will appear on
the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Cook Time key again.
The cooking time has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
Set the Hold Temperature.
1. Press the Hold Temp key [HteNp] and then the hold temperature value will appear
on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Hold Temp key again.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
The menu you have set becomes the current menu for the controller operation.
Five Second Timeout
When using the up or down keys to change a value, if you do not press any key for 5 seconds, the controller will automatically be set to the last value on the display and return
to [`idle].
Two Step Menu
The two step menu consists of two cooking temperatures, two cooking times and one
hold temperature.
Set the two cooking temperatures.
1. Press the Cook Temp key [tENP1] and then the first cooking temperature value
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the dis-
3. Press the Cook Temp key again.
4. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the dis-
5. Press the Cook Temp key again.
will appear on the display.
play.
The first cooking temperature has been set.
[tENP2] and then the second cooking temperature value will appear on the display.
play.
The second cooking temperature has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
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Set the two cooking times.
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
1. Press the Cook Time key [TiNe1] and then the first cooking time value will appear
on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Cook Time key again.
The first cooking time has been set.
[tiNE2] and then the second cooking time value will appear on the display.
4. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
5. Press the Cook Time key again.
The second cooking time has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
Set the Hold Temperature.
1. Press the Hold Temp key [HtENP] and then the hold temperature value will appear
on the display.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the display.
3. Press the Hold Temp key again.
The Hold temperature has been set.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
The menu you have set becomes the current menu for controller operation.
Five Second Timeout
When using the up or down keys to change a value, if you do not press any key for 5 seconds, the controller will automatically be set to the last value on the display and return
to [`idle].
Preheat
If the [ready] parameter under the [SEtUP] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to yes, when you press the Start/Stop key to activate the menu, the controller will detect
temperatures and preheat to operating temperature (above relative set point minus the
ready band) as required.
If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
•The word [pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments.The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will be
displayed until the operating temperature is reached.
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•The heat output indicator light - G, just below the display- will light up whenever
AB
DECF
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GHGH
AA
[pre-`] [`Heat]
the controller is calling for heat.
When the oven is at operating temperature (above the relative set point minus the
ready band) [ready] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key indicator
light will flash rapidly. You are now ready to cook with the active menu.
If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [ready] without indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
(when the [ready] parameter in the [setUp] function of the Configuration mode is set
to [``yes]).
1. Set the menu as shown earlier.
2. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the Start/Stop key.
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until [ready]
appears on the display.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature [ready] will appear on the display.
3. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven Then press the Start/Stop
key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indicator light).
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
Depending on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [Steps] the
menu will run in one step or two.
One Step
Countdown time is displayed.
Set point 1 will run until time expires.
Two Step
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 will run until Time 2 expires.You will not see the switch-over from Time
1 to Time 2.
4. When the cooking sequence is complete,the unit will switch to the Hold sequence.
An audible tone will sound for two seconds.
The display will alternate slowly between [`HoLd] and count up time.
Application 6 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 63
The unit will count up time indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop
key.
5. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light will switch off.
6. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4.
Run a Menu (without preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is inactive (when the [ready] parameter in the [setUp] function of the Configuration mode
is set to [```no]).
1. Select the menu you want to run as shown earlier.
2. With idle on the display, place the food in the oven.
3. Press the Start/Stop key.
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
Depending on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [Steps] the
menu will run in one step or two.
One Step
Countdown time is displayed.
Set point 1 will run until time expires.
Two Step
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over from Time
1 to Time 2.
4. When the timed cooking sequence is complete, the unit will switch to the Hold
sequence.
An audible tone will sound for two seconds.
The display will alternate slowly between [`Ho1d] and count up time.
The unit will count up time indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the con-
troller will go into idle when you cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop
key.
5. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light will switch off.
6. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4.
View Actual Oven Temperature
You can view the actual oven temperature by pressing and holding the Cook Temp key
for three seconds.
Adjust a Menu While Cooking
You can adjust the temperature and time settings during the cooking and hold
sequences by performing the actions shown under “Set the Menu” earlier in this section.
Changes can be made to temperature and time only during the portion of the cooking
sequence in which they are active. For example: a change to the first cooking temperature [tENP1] can be made only when the first cooking temperature is being run during
64 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Application 6
the cooking sequence.
Temperature changes made while cooking are saved and become part of the permanent
menu. Time changes are not saved and do not become part of the permanent menu.
Pause a Menu
While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the Start/Stop key once. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly [PAUSE] will appear on the display.
Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again.
Cancel a Menu
Canceling a menu stops the controller completely. The controller does not maintain set
point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to change the menu, stop the menu
operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven.
•Press the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds (in hold, momentarily press the Start/Stop
key). Heat outputs will switch off. Heat output indicator lights will switch off.
[`idLE] or time of day will be on the display.
Change Menu or Restart
With the controller in idle:
1. Set the menu as shown earlier.
2. Press the Start/Stop keys.
Door Opening
When you open the oven door (uses Event Output 1 for switch closure. Switch closure
indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below.
During the cooking sequence: time is paused and [`door] will appear on the display.
The heat will shut off.
During the preheat or hold sequence: [`door] will appear on the display. The heat will
shut off.
When you close the door the unit will operate normally.
Event Outputs
If [Etype] / [T`OUt] in the Configuration Mode is set to [``yes], when time is counting down Event Output 2 is on. It is off during Pause, Idle or Hold.
Temperature Alarms
The controller will alert you to temperature alarm conditions if they occur. If an alarm
occurs, take action as determined by your supervisor. See the Appendix in the Hardware& Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart and a summary of temperature
alarms.
Errors
The controller will alert you to errors if they occur. Errors are critical problems that
shut down the unit. If an error occurs, an error message will appear on the display. You
should switch off the power and call for service.
See the Appendix in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart
and a summary of errors.
Application 6 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 65
Specifications (1032)
Control Mode
• Single and dual heat channels, PID or on/off.
• Microprocessor-based, programmable, reverse-acting
control outputs.
• AGA: UL tested to AGA standard Z21.23, UL File
#E43684.
• UL and C-UL recognized, UL 197, 873, 991 and CSA
standard C22.2-24, File # E43684.
Operator Interface
• Membrane overlay, contamination and water resistant,
(supplied by customer).
• LED display, 5-digit, 0.56 in high, red.
• Displays times, temperatures, user prompts and
diagnostic codes.
• User-selectable time and temperature display formats.
• Temperature display formats
—˚F or ˚C.
• Time display formats—H:MM:SS, HH:MM, or MMM:SS.
• 8 discrete indicator LEDs, red.
• 6 tactile feedback keys.
• Menu-driven operation and manual modes available.
• WatHelp diagnostics.
• Real-time clock option displays time of day.
Accuracy
• Calibration accuracy and sensor conformity
for Type J thermocouple and RTD, ± 0.35% of span for
Type K and E thermocouples, ±1 LSD, 77°F ± 5°F
ambient and rated line voltage of ±10%.
• Accuracy span: 1000°F (540°C) minimum.
• Temperature stability: ± 0.15˚F/˚F (0.15˚C/˚C) change
in ambient typical.
Sensors/Inputs
• Contact inputs, TTL compatible with internal pull-up
resistor, two available.
• Thermocouple,
3
software selectable Type J, K or E,
32 to 1200°F. (Dual-channel applications require at least
one ungrounded thermocouple).
3
•RTD,
2- or 3-wire, platinum, 100, 500, 1000Ω, at 0°C,
software selectable DIN or JIS curves, 0 to 1200°F
(3-wire will function as 2-wire).
• Input A/D resolution: 15 bit.
Output Options
• Solid-state relay, 0.4A, with or without contact suppression.
• Switched dc signal, 4.5V to 5.25V, 30mA maximum output,
minimum load resistance > 150Ω, non-isolated.
1
2
: ± 2.0°F
Audible Output Options
• Switched dc signal, 4.5V to 5.25V, 30mA maximum
output, minimum load resistance > 150Ω, non-isolated.
• Internal audible alarm, 75dB at 10 cm.
Connectors
• Sensor Input Terminal Strip
quick-connect.
• Power Supply & Input/Output Terminal
4
: RIACON, 6-position,
4
: AMP,
15-position, quick-connect.
Power/Line Voltage
• 20.4 to 26.4VÅ (ac), 47 to 63Hz.
• 15VA maximum.
• For CE applications, input power must be limited to
15W external to the control.
• Program retention upon power failure via non-volatile memory.
• Battery/real-time clock option: 6-year lithium battery,
provides power backup upon power failure, operation
resumption after power recovery, ability to display time
of day.
Operating Environment
• 32 to 176°F (0 to 80°C), 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing.
Storage Temperature
• -40 to 176°F (-40 to 80°C).
Mechanical
• Case: polycarbonate Lexan with adjustable mounting
collar (vertical or horizontal orientation), designed for
mounting on 16-, 18-, 20- and 22-gauge panels.
• Internal panel mounting requires a specified panel cutout
and four #6-32 studs or equivalent.
• Overall width x height x depth: horizontal - 4.13 in x
3.25 in x 2.00 in; vertical - 3.25 in x 4.13 in x 2.00 in
(Assumes mating connectors are attached. Does not
include wire bundle space requirements.).
• Vibration: 2g, 10 to 150Hz, applied in any one of three axes.
• Weight: 6.50oz maximum.
Program Storage
• All non-embedded user and factory programs are
stored in non-volatile memory. Can be changed by repro
gramming.
Sample/Update Rates
• 1 input: 4Hz.
• 2 inputs: 4Hz.
• PID: 1Hz.
• Control outputs: 100Hz.
• Display: 10Hz.
1
The MINICHEF 2000 controller is to be used in systems with an
external high temperature limiting device.
2
Thermocouple lead resistance of 200Ω causes < 1°C error. RTD, 22 gauge
wire will not contribute more than 0.086°F error /ft.
3
Dual channel applications require either two thermocouple sensors or two identical RTD sensor types.
4
For mating connector information, see Ordering Information
Accessory section.
5
Certified for thermometer accuracy (oven and hot food holding
applications from 32°F to 60°F) when used with RTD or type J thermocouple
probes.
66 ■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000Specifications
Ordering Information
(1033)
M
Cooking controller with numerous food
equipment application software sets,
single and dual channel on/off or PID
temperature regulation, timer and
machine-function control, microprocessorbased, programmable, auto-tuning,
WatCurve, WatHelp diagnostics,
24V
flush mounted (membrane faceplate
supplied by customer).
Inputs
1 = Dual thermocouple, Type J, K or E
2 = Dual RTD, platinum, 100Ω, curve
Disk
Setup Guide
Application Guide
Application Guide
Guide
Guide
Application Guide
M
INICHEF
M
INICHEF
2000 Tutorial
AMP, Inc.•
Harrisburg, PA
1-800-522-6752
RIA Electronic, Inc.
Eatontown, NJ
(908) 389-1300
Prototyping EPROM Extraction
Tool
Part No. 821980-1
•
Pin Crimping Hand Tools
Part No. 90325-1 or 58514-1
•
Pin Extraction Hand Tool
Part No. 455822-2
•
RIACON Connectors
68 ■ Watlow MINIC HEF 2000Ordering Information
Watlow Controls
Watlow Controls is a division of Watlow Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Missouri, a manufacturer of industrial electric heating products since 1922. Watlow begins with a full set
of specifications and completes an industrial product that is manufactured totally inhouse, in the U.S.A. Watlow products include electric heaters, sensors, controls and
switching devices.The Winona operation has been designing solid state electronic control devices since 1962, and has earned the reputation as an excellent supplier to original equipment manufacturers.These OEMs depend upon Watlow Controls to provide
compatibly engineered controls that they can incorporate into their products with confidence. Watlow Controls resides in a 100,000-square-foot marketing, engineering and
manufacturing facility in Winona, Minnesota.
Technical Assistance
If you encounter a problem with your Watlow controller, refer to the Troubleshooting
Chart in this guide. Also review all of your configuration information for each step of the
setup to verify that your selections are consistent with your applications.
If the problem persists after checking all the steps, you can get technical assistance by
calling Watlow Controls at (507) 454-5300, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, and asking
for an applications engineer. When you call have the following information on hand: the
controller’s part number, date code, serial number, software revision number, and application number. Much of this information is available on the controller case.All of this
information is also available via the MINICHEF 2000 main display by accessing the
WatHelp Diagnostics Function under [`diag] in the Configuration Mode.
We Value Your Feedback
Your comments and suggestions on this manual are welcome. Please send them to,
Technical Writer, Watlow Controls, 1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box 5580,Winona, MN
55987-5580 or call (507) 454-5300 or fax (507) 452-4507.
Contact
•Phone: (507) 454-5300.
•Fax:(507) 452-4507.
•For technical support,ask for an Applications Engineer.
•To place an order, ask for Customer Service.
•To discuss a custom option, ask for the MINICHEF 2000 Product Manager.
Warranty
The MINICHEF 2000 is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for
36 months after delivery to the first purchaser for use, providing that the unit has not
been misapplied. Since Watlow has no control over its use, or misuse, we cannot guarantee against failure. Watlow's obligations hereunder, at Watlow's option, are limited to
replacement or refund of purchase price of a unit which upon examination proves to be
defective within the warranty period. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting
from transportation, alteration, misuse, or abuse.
Returns
•Call or fax Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
before returning a control.
•Put the RMA number on the shipping label, and also on a description of the problem.
•20% of net price restocking charge applies to all standard units returned to stock.
Note: All documentation of the MINICHEF 2000 is subject to change without notice.
Cooking controller with numerous food
equipment application software sets,
single and dual channel on/off or PID
temperature regulation, timer and
machine-function control, microprocessorbased, programmable, auto-tuning,
WatCurve, WatHelp diagnostics,
24V
Å
(ac) power input, agency approved,
flush mounted (membrane faceplate
supplied by customer).
Inputs
1 = Dual thermocouple, Type J, K or E
2 = Dual RTD, platinum, 100Ω, curve
selectable
3 = Dual RTD, platinum, 500Ω, curve
selectable
4 = Dual RTD, platinum, 1000Ω, curve
selectable
Note: All models include two event inputs,
switched dc logic signal, non-isolated.
Output Number 1
1 = Switched dc, 5V nominal, 30mA,
non-isolated
2 = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.4A,
without RC suppression
3 = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.4A,
with RC suppression
Output Number 2
1 = Switched dc, 5V nominal, 30mA,
non-isolated
2 = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.4A,
without RC suppression
3 = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.4A,
with RC suppression
Event Outputs 1 and 2
1 = 2 event outputs, switched dc, 5V nominal,
30mA, non-isolated
Battery and Real-time Clock
0 = None
1 = Includes battery and real-time clock
Audible Alarm
0 = Alarm signal available at connector,
switched dc, 5V nominal, 30mA, non-isolated
1 = Internal alarm included
Software
AA = Standard Food Equipment Application
Software Set
XX =
Custom Set-up parameters or Made-To-Order
custom
Sales Engineer.Code number assigned by factor y.
software. Consult your local Watlow
F 2 H A - _ _ _ 1 - _ _ A A
Application 6 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 71
the display. (The message, which varies based on programming at [M```] /
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`0009]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
A
AB
GH
AB
GH
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[alert]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
SLOW
FLASH
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[``EnD]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DECF
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
GH
AAB
GH
RAPID FLASH
IF PROGRAMMED
SLOW FLASH
[ALArn] will appear for ten seconds.)
An audible tone will sound for five seconds. Time will continue to count down on the
display.
4. When the cooking cycle is finished one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [EtypE] / {Sound].
With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, where the controller maintains the temperatures at set point and does not run time. [`idle] or
time of day will appear on the display. The menu key indicator light will flash slowly.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3, [``End] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowledge and silence the tone by pressing the active menu key or it will time out in 1 to
20 seconds and go into idle. The menu key indicator light will flash slowly.
With Sound set to 4 or 5, [``End] will appear on the display and the menu key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible tone by pressing
the active menu key. Once acknowledged, the tone is silenced and the controller
goes into idle The menu key indicator light will flash slowly.
5Remove the food from the fryer. The controller will continue to regulate to the last
set point. The menu key indicator light will flash slowly.
6. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 5.
Run a Menu (without preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run a menu when the preheat function is inactive —
that is, when the [Ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the Configuration
Mode is set to [```no] — and initial preheat power-up has been completed.
1. With [`idle] on the display, place the food in the fryer.
2. Press the key for the menu you want to run. The menu key will light up and then
time will count down on the display.:
3. If programmed, as the time counts down, a mid-menu alarm message [M```] /
[ALArn] will appear on the display.
The alarm message, which varies based on programming, will appear for ten seconds.
An audible tone will sound for five seconds. Time will continue to count down on the
72 ■ Watlow MiniChef 2000Application 16
display.
4. When the cooking cycle is finished one of the following will happen, depending on